State and Local Government Committee
Friday, March 27, 2026
Present: Senator Tou Xiong - Chair, Senator Heather Gustafson - Vice Chair, Senator Erin K. Maye Quade - Vice Chair, Senator Andrew R. Lang - Ranking Minority Member, Senator Calvin K. Bahr, Senator Steve A. Cwodzinski, Senator Steve Drazkowski, Senator Omar Fateh, Senator Amanda H. Hemmingsen-Jaeger, Senator Ann M. Johnson Stewart, Senator Mark W. Koran, Senator Andrew Mathews
Absent: No Members Absent
10:00 AM, 1150 Minnesota Senate Bldg.
Minutes
Present: Senator Tou Xiong - Chair, Senator Heather Gustafson - Vice Chair, Senator Erin K. Maye Quade - Vice Chair, Senator Andrew R. Lang - Ranking Minority Member, Senator Calvin K. Bahr, Senator Steve A. Cwodzinski, Senator Steve Drazkowski, Senator Omar Fateh, Senator Amanda H. Hemmingsen-Jaeger, Senator Ann M. Johnson Stewart, Senator Mark W. Koran, Senator Andrew Mathews
Absent: No Members Absent
Chair Tou Xiong called the meeting to order at 10:15 AM
Call to Order
A quorum was present.
A quorum was present.
S.F. 4262: Senator Putnam: Property tax task force establishment provision.
Vice Chair Gustafson presented SF 4262 on behalf of Senator Putnam.
Senator Gustafson moved that S.F. 4262, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Taxes Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Vice Chair Gustafson presented SF 4262 on behalf of Senator Putnam.
Senator Gustafson moved that S.F. 4262, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Taxes Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3806: Senator Gustafson: Toboggan established as the state sled.
Testifier: Lillian Thuente - High School Student, St Paul
Senator Xiong moved that S.F. 3806, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Testifier: Lillian Thuente - High School Student, St Paul
Senator Xiong moved that S.F. 3806, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4662: Senator Hoffman: Melissa Hortman State Office Building memorial appropriation.
Senator Gustafson moved that S.F. 4662, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Capital Investment Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Gustafson moved that S.F. 4662, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Capital Investment Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 1717: Senator Hoffman: YouLead2025 appropriation.
Petra Brokken (REMOTE) - Staff Attorney, National Health Freedom Coalition SchaOn Blodgett (REMOTE) - CCP and BTAT Holistic Practitioner, Psinergy Natural Health & Holistic Wellness Leo Cashman (REMOTE) - Co-Founder, Minnesota Natural Health Coalition Rachel Romanelli - Government Relations Chair, American Massage Therapy Association Carrie Borchardt - Child Analysis Psychiatrist Christine Hoober - Manager of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, American Massage Therapy Association Barbara York - President, Minnesota Therapeutic Massage Network Chair Xiong moved an oral amendment to the A1DE amendment as follows: Page 21, line 20, before “submitting” insert “, in good faith,” The motion prevailed. The oral amendment was incorporated. Vice Chair Gustafson moved the A1 amendment as amended by the oral amendment. The motion prevailed. The amendment was adopted.
Senator Xiong moved that S.F. 1717, as amended, be laid over. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Petra Brokken (REMOTE) - Staff Attorney, National Health Freedom Coalition SchaOn Blodgett (REMOTE) - CCP and BTAT Holistic Practitioner, Psinergy Natural Health & Holistic Wellness Leo Cashman (REMOTE) - Co-Founder, Minnesota Natural Health Coalition Rachel Romanelli - Government Relations Chair, American Massage Therapy Association Carrie Borchardt - Child Analysis Psychiatrist Christine Hoober - Manager of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, American Massage Therapy Association Barbara York - President, Minnesota Therapeutic Massage Network Chair Xiong moved an oral amendment to the A1DE amendment as follows: Page 21, line 20, before “submitting” insert “, in good faith,” The motion prevailed. The oral amendment was incorporated. Vice Chair Gustafson moved the A1 amendment as amended by the oral amendment. The motion prevailed. The amendment was adopted.
Senator Xiong moved that S.F. 1717, as amended, be laid over. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4660: Senator Johnson Stewart: Procedure to select the Hennepin County medical examiner modification.
Testifier: Shawn Wilson - Director, Medical Examiners Operations, Hennepin County
Senator Johnson Stewart moved that S.F. 4660, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Testifier: Shawn Wilson - Director, Medical Examiners Operations, Hennepin County
Senator Johnson Stewart moved that S.F. 4660, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4661: Senator Johnson Stewart: Coroners and medical examiners disposition of decedents' personal property provisions modifications.
Testifier: Shawn Wilson - Director of Operations, Hennepin County Medical Examiner
Senator Johnson Stewart moved that S.F. 4661, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Testifier: Shawn Wilson - Director of Operations, Hennepin County Medical Examiner
Senator Johnson Stewart moved that S.F. 4661, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4640: Senator Kupec: Preclude state employees and legislators from taking employment with grant recipients in certain situations.
Senator Hemmingsen-Jaeger moved the A1 amendment. The motion prevailed. The amendment was adopted. Senator Drazkowski moved an oral amendment to SF 4640 as follows: Page 1, line 10, delete “12 months” and insert “5 years” Page 2, lines 9, delete “12 months” and insert “5 years” Page 2, line 23, delete “12 months” and insert “5 years” Page 3, line 2, delete “12 months” and insert “ 5 years” Page 3, line 7, delete “12 months” and insert “10 years” The motion prevailed. The oral amendment was adopted.
Senator Drazkowski moved that S.F. 4640, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Labor Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Hemmingsen-Jaeger moved the A1 amendment. The motion prevailed. The amendment was adopted. Senator Drazkowski moved an oral amendment to SF 4640 as follows: Page 1, line 10, delete “12 months” and insert “5 years” Page 2, lines 9, delete “12 months” and insert “5 years” Page 2, line 23, delete “12 months” and insert “5 years” Page 3, line 2, delete “12 months” and insert “ 5 years” Page 3, line 7, delete “12 months” and insert “10 years” The motion prevailed. The oral amendment was adopted.
Senator Drazkowski moved that S.F. 4640, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Labor Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4736: Senator Pha: Hmong heritage week of observance establishment.
Testifiers: Pang Yang - Executive Director, MN Zej Zog Dr. Kha Yang - Educator Scholar Expert, MN Zej Zog Vice Chair Gustafson moved the A13 amendment. The motion prevailed. The amendment was adopted.
Senator Xiong moved that S.F. 4736, as amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Testifiers: Pang Yang - Executive Director, MN Zej Zog Dr. Kha Yang - Educator Scholar Expert, MN Zej Zog Vice Chair Gustafson moved the A13 amendment. The motion prevailed. The amendment was adopted.
Senator Xiong moved that S.F. 4736, as amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4515: Senator Duckworth: Certain prize and ticket limits modification.
Senator Bahr moved the A1 amendment. The motion prevailed. The amendment was adopted.
Senator Bahr moved that S.F. 4515, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Bahr moved the A1 amendment. The motion prevailed. The amendment was adopted.
Senator Bahr moved that S.F. 4515, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 2061: Senator Duckworth: Residential property rights with regard to flag display limitation prohibition.
Senator Koran moved that S.F. 2061, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Koran moved that S.F. 2061, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4749: Senator Weber: Task Force establishment on Housing Taxes and Fees.
Testifier: Grace Keliher - Executive Vice President, BAM-Builders Association of Minnesota Senator Bahr moved an oral amendment to SF 4749 as follows: Page 2, line 9, after “taxes and” insert “related” Page 2, line 10, after “permit fees” insert “, exactions” Page 2, line 12, delete “final market” and insert “net cost [of residential construction]” Page 2, line 13, delete “price of housing” Page 2, line 14, delete “evaluate” and insert “analyze” The motion prevailed. The oral amendment was incorporated.
Senator Mathews moved that S.F. 4749, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Taxes Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Testifier: Grace Keliher - Executive Vice President, BAM-Builders Association of Minnesota Senator Bahr moved an oral amendment to SF 4749 as follows: Page 2, line 9, after “taxes and” insert “related” Page 2, line 10, after “permit fees” insert “, exactions” Page 2, line 12, delete “final market” and insert “net cost [of residential construction]” Page 2, line 13, delete “price of housing” Page 2, line 14, delete “evaluate” and insert “analyze” The motion prevailed. The oral amendment was incorporated.
Senator Mathews moved that S.F. 4749, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Taxes Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3959: Senator Clark: Safe at Home program protections, remedies, and provisions modification.
Testifier: Nicole Freeman - Government Relations Director, Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
Senator Maye Quade moved that S.F. 3959, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Testifier: Nicole Freeman - Government Relations Director, Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
Senator Maye Quade moved that S.F. 3959, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3685: Senator Kunesh: Certain libraries' electronic book and digital audiobook license agreements or contracts terms prohibition provision.
The committee recessed at 12:27 PM The committee reconvened at 1:07 PM Testifiers: Sarah Hawkins - Legislative Committee Co-Chair, MN Library Association Todd Hill - Lobbyist on behalf of Association of American Publishers - Hill Capitol Strategies Vice Chair Maye Quade moved the A1 amendment. The motion prevailed. The amendment was adopted. Senator Drazkowski requested a roll call vote on the motion that SF 3685, as amended, be recommended to pass. 6/3 (Ayes: Xiong, Gustafson, Maye Quade, Cwodzinski, Hemmingsen-Jaeger, Johnson Stewart; Nays: Bahr, Drazkowski, Koran) MOTION PREVAILED
Senator Maye Quade moved that S.F. 3685, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The committee recessed at 12:27 PM The committee reconvened at 1:07 PM Testifiers: Sarah Hawkins - Legislative Committee Co-Chair, MN Library Association Todd Hill - Lobbyist on behalf of Association of American Publishers - Hill Capitol Strategies Vice Chair Maye Quade moved the A1 amendment. The motion prevailed. The amendment was adopted. Senator Drazkowski requested a roll call vote on the motion that SF 3685, as amended, be recommended to pass. 6/3 (Ayes: Xiong, Gustafson, Maye Quade, Cwodzinski, Hemmingsen-Jaeger, Johnson Stewart; Nays: Bahr, Drazkowski, Koran) MOTION PREVAILED
Senator Maye Quade moved that S.F. 3685, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3625: Senator Kunesh: Educator licensing and standards provisions modifications and appropriation.
Vice Chair Gustafson moved the A5 amendment. The motion prevailed. The amendment was adopted. Testifier: Yelena Bailey - Executive Director, MN Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB)
Senator Johnson Stewart moved that S.F. 3625, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Education Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Vice Chair Gustafson moved the A5 amendment. The motion prevailed. The amendment was adopted. Testifier: Yelena Bailey - Executive Director, MN Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB)
Senator Johnson Stewart moved that S.F. 3625, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Education Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4719: Senator Wiklund: Human Services Systems Steering Committee establishment.
Testifier: Sydney Spreck - Political Affairs Coordinator, MN Association of Professional Employees (MAPE) Vice Chair Gustafson moved the A3 amendment. The motion prevailed. The amendment was adopted. Vice Chair Gustafson moved the A6 amendment. The motion prevailed. The amendment was adopted.
Senator Gustafson moved that S.F. 4719, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Rules and Administration Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Testifier: Sydney Spreck - Political Affairs Coordinator, MN Association of Professional Employees (MAPE) Vice Chair Gustafson moved the A3 amendment. The motion prevailed. The amendment was adopted. Vice Chair Gustafson moved the A6 amendment. The motion prevailed. The amendment was adopted.
Senator Gustafson moved that S.F. 4719, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Rules and Administration Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4177: Senator Hemmingsen-Jaeger: Business services corrections and modernization provisions.
Testifier: Nicole Freeman - Government Relations Director, MN Secretary of State Senator Hemmingsen-Jaeger moved an oral amendment to the A1 amendment as follow: Line 1.19, delete “counties” and insert “municipalities” The oral amendment was incorporated. Senator Hemmingsen-Jager moved the A1 amendment as amended by the oral amendment. The motion prevailed. The amendment was adopted.
Senator Hemmingsen-Jaeger moved that S.F. 4177, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Testifier: Nicole Freeman - Government Relations Director, MN Secretary of State Senator Hemmingsen-Jaeger moved an oral amendment to the A1 amendment as follow: Line 1.19, delete “counties” and insert “municipalities” The oral amendment was incorporated. Senator Hemmingsen-Jager moved the A1 amendment as amended by the oral amendment. The motion prevailed. The amendment was adopted.
Senator Hemmingsen-Jaeger moved that S.F. 4177, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4769: Senator Hemmingsen-Jaeger: Attorney general responsibilities specification in civil law enforcement actions.
Testifiers: Chris McNulty - General Counsel, Minnesota Department of Management and Budget Senator Hemmingsen-Jaeger moved an oral amendment to the A1 amendment as follows: Page 1, line 3, delete “8.50” and insert “15.171” Page 1, line 11, delete “applies” and insert “apply” Page 1, line 15, delete “litigation” and insert “action” Page 1, line 21, delete “actually” The amendment was incorporated. Senator Drazkowski moved an oral amendment to the A1 amendment as follows: Page 1, line 17, after “sought” insert “by the party adverse to the state” The oral amendment was incorporated. Senator Hemmingsen-Jager moved the A1 amendment as amended by the oral amendment. The motion prevailed. The amendment was adopted.
Senator Hemmingsen-Jaeger moved that S.F. 4769, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Testifiers: Chris McNulty - General Counsel, Minnesota Department of Management and Budget Senator Hemmingsen-Jaeger moved an oral amendment to the A1 amendment as follows: Page 1, line 3, delete “8.50” and insert “15.171” Page 1, line 11, delete “applies” and insert “apply” Page 1, line 15, delete “litigation” and insert “action” Page 1, line 21, delete “actually” The amendment was incorporated. Senator Drazkowski moved an oral amendment to the A1 amendment as follows: Page 1, line 17, after “sought” insert “by the party adverse to the state” The oral amendment was incorporated. Senator Hemmingsen-Jager moved the A1 amendment as amended by the oral amendment. The motion prevailed. The amendment was adopted.
Senator Hemmingsen-Jaeger moved that S.F. 4769, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4874: Senator Gustafson: State contracts preclusion with a person or business convicted of fraud.
Vice Chair Maye Quade moved the A2 amendment. The motion prevailed. The amendment was adopted.
Senator Gustafson moved that S.F. 4874, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Vice Chair Maye Quade moved the A2 amendment. The motion prevailed. The amendment was adopted.
Senator Gustafson moved that S.F. 4874, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4889: Senator Gustafson: Noncommercial radio station grants eligibility modifications and appropriation.
Testifier: Joel Glaser - President and CEO, AMPERS
Senator Gustafson moved that S.F. 4889, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Testifier: Joel Glaser - President and CEO, AMPERS
Senator Gustafson moved that S.F. 4889, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4555: Senator Xiong: Public television station block grants eligibility modification.
Vice Maye Quade assumed the gavel. Testifiers: David Keliher - VP Public Policy & Government Relations, MN Historical Society Erik Anderson - Director of Legislative Affairs, MN Department of Management and Budget Julie Bayerl - Legislative Director, MN Department of Administration Senator Hemmingsen-Jaeger moved an oral amendment to the A15 amendment as follows: Page 12, line 15, after "$100" insert "one-year fee" Senator Hemmingsen-Jaeger withdrew the oral amendment. Senator Hemmingsen-Jaeger moved the A15 amendment. The motion prevailed. The amendment was adopted. Senator Drazkowski moved the A16 amendment. Senator Drazkowski requested a roll call vote for the adoption of A16 amendment. 5/5 (Ayes: Lang, Bahr, Drazkowski, Koran, Mathews; Nays: Xiong, Maye Quade, Cwodzinski, Hemmingsen-Jaeger, Johnson Stewart) MOTION FAILED Senator Drazkowski moved the A11 amendment. Senator Drazkowski withdrew the A11 amendment. Senator Xiong moved the A17 amendment. The motion prevailed. The amendment was adopted. Senator Xiong moved the A18 amendment. The motion prevailed. The amendment was adopted. Senator Hemmingsen-Jaeger moved an oral amendment to the A5DE amendment as follows: Line 1.25, delete “counties” and insert “municipalities” The motion prevailed. The oral amendment was incorporated. Senator Drazkowski moved the A10 amendment. Senator Drazkowski withdrew the A10 amendment. Senator Drazkowski moved the A9 amendment. Senator Drazkowski moved an oral amendment to the A9 amendment as follows: Strike lines 1.10-1.21 The motion prevailed. The oral amendment was incorporated. Senator Drazkowski requested a roll call vote for the adoption of A9 amendment. 5/6 (Ayes: Lang, Bahr, Drazkowski, Koran, Mathews; Nays: Xiong, Gustafson, Maye Quade, Cwodzinski, Fateh, Hemmingsen-Jaeger) MOTION FAILED Senator Drazkowski moved the A7 amendment. Senator Drazkowski requested a roll-call vote on the adoption of the A7 amendment. Senator Drazkowski withdrew the request for a roll-call. MOTION PREVAILED. The A7 amendment was adopted by voice vote. Senator Drazkowski moved the A8 amendment. Senator Drazkowski requested a roll call vote for the adoption of A8 amendment. 5/6 (Ayes: Lang, Bahr, Drazkowski, Koran, Mathews; Nays: Xiong, Gustafson, Maye Quade, Cwodzinski, Fateh, Hemmingsen-Jaeger) MOTION FAILED Senator Drazkowski moved the A12 amendment. Senator Drazkowski withdrew the A12 amendment. Senator Drazkowski moved the A13 amendment. Senator Drazkowski withdrew the A13 amendment.
Senator Xiong moved that S.F. 4555, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Vice Maye Quade assumed the gavel. Testifiers: David Keliher - VP Public Policy & Government Relations, MN Historical Society Erik Anderson - Director of Legislative Affairs, MN Department of Management and Budget Julie Bayerl - Legislative Director, MN Department of Administration Senator Hemmingsen-Jaeger moved an oral amendment to the A15 amendment as follows: Page 12, line 15, after "$100" insert "one-year fee" Senator Hemmingsen-Jaeger withdrew the oral amendment. Senator Hemmingsen-Jaeger moved the A15 amendment. The motion prevailed. The amendment was adopted. Senator Drazkowski moved the A16 amendment. Senator Drazkowski requested a roll call vote for the adoption of A16 amendment. 5/5 (Ayes: Lang, Bahr, Drazkowski, Koran, Mathews; Nays: Xiong, Maye Quade, Cwodzinski, Hemmingsen-Jaeger, Johnson Stewart) MOTION FAILED Senator Drazkowski moved the A11 amendment. Senator Drazkowski withdrew the A11 amendment. Senator Xiong moved the A17 amendment. The motion prevailed. The amendment was adopted. Senator Xiong moved the A18 amendment. The motion prevailed. The amendment was adopted. Senator Hemmingsen-Jaeger moved an oral amendment to the A5DE amendment as follows: Line 1.25, delete “counties” and insert “municipalities” The motion prevailed. The oral amendment was incorporated. Senator Drazkowski moved the A10 amendment. Senator Drazkowski withdrew the A10 amendment. Senator Drazkowski moved the A9 amendment. Senator Drazkowski moved an oral amendment to the A9 amendment as follows: Strike lines 1.10-1.21 The motion prevailed. The oral amendment was incorporated. Senator Drazkowski requested a roll call vote for the adoption of A9 amendment. 5/6 (Ayes: Lang, Bahr, Drazkowski, Koran, Mathews; Nays: Xiong, Gustafson, Maye Quade, Cwodzinski, Fateh, Hemmingsen-Jaeger) MOTION FAILED Senator Drazkowski moved the A7 amendment. Senator Drazkowski requested a roll-call vote on the adoption of the A7 amendment. Senator Drazkowski withdrew the request for a roll-call. MOTION PREVAILED. The A7 amendment was adopted by voice vote. Senator Drazkowski moved the A8 amendment. Senator Drazkowski requested a roll call vote for the adoption of A8 amendment. 5/6 (Ayes: Lang, Bahr, Drazkowski, Koran, Mathews; Nays: Xiong, Gustafson, Maye Quade, Cwodzinski, Fateh, Hemmingsen-Jaeger) MOTION FAILED Senator Drazkowski moved the A12 amendment. Senator Drazkowski withdrew the A12 amendment. Senator Drazkowski moved the A13 amendment. Senator Drazkowski withdrew the A13 amendment.
Senator Xiong moved that S.F. 4555, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3252: Senator Bahr: Delegates attending an amendment convention held under Article V of the United States Constitution selection process provision.
Senator Xiong moved that S.F. 3252, be laid over. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Xiong moved that S.F. 3252, be laid over. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:18 PM
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Senator Tou Xiong, Chair |
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